Michigan HB5194 provides $12.5 million in funding for food pantry grants to assist individuals and families in need of hunger relief.

Michigan HB5194 allocates $12.5 million from the state general fund to support community food pantries. These funds, appropriated for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, are intended to help individuals and families in immediate need of hunger relief. The Department of Health and Human Services will manage the distribution of these grants. This funding aims to ensure that food pantries can continue their essential services to those facing food insecurity.

Michigan HB5194 provides $12.5 million in funding for food pantry grants to assist individuals and families in need of hunger relief.

Michigan HB5194 allocates $12.5 million from the state general fund to support community food pantries. These funds, appropriated for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, are intended to help individuals and families in immediate need of hunger relief. The Department of Health and Human Services will manage the distribution of these grants. This funding aims to ensure that food pantries can continue their essential services to those facing food insecurity.